Orthodontic practices near Hockley Heath
On our practice register: 8 practices within 5 miles of Hockley Heath, 37 practices within 10 and 164 practices within 20. The closest is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 4.2 miles north-west.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 4.2 miles north-west | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (105 reviews) |
| Orthodontic ExcellenceSolihull | 4.3 miles north | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (207 reviews) |
| Designer Smiles - SolihullSolihull | 4.3 miles north | ✓ | – | ✓ | 4.9 (102 reviews) |
| Beyond Dental CheltenhamSolihull | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.8 (240 reviews) |
| Eternal Smiles Dental CentreSolihull | 4.4 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.4 (302 reviews) |
| Solihull Orthodontic CentreShirley | 4.6 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (8 reviews) |
| Orthodontics For YouSolihull | 4.7 miles north | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.3 (116 reviews) |
| Smile ConceptsSolihull | 5.0 miles north | – | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (188 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Hockley Heath with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Dickens Heath, 4.2 miles north-west; the next are Solihull (4.3 miles north) and Shirley (4.6 miles north).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Dickens Heath | 1 | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Solihull | 8 | 4.3 miles north |
| Shirley | 2 | 4.6 miles north |
| Acocks Green | 8 | 6.1 miles north-west |
| Birmingham | 3 | 6.9 miles north-west |
| Kings Heath | 1 | 7.5 miles north-west |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Hockley Heath
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is RESTORE Dental Specialists in Barnt Green (5.0 from 301 reviews), 8.9 miles west.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| RESTORE Dental SpecialistsBarnt Green | 5.0 (301 reviews) | 8.9 miles west |
| Rai Dental SurgeryAcocks Green | 5.0 (109 reviews) | 6.9 miles north |
| Clear Braces SolihullDickens Heath | 5.0 (105 reviews) | 4.2 miles north-west |
| Shiraz Endodontic PracticeSolihull | 4.9 (379 reviews) | 5.5 miles north |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Hockley Heath at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Solihull |
| NHS dental services | NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Less deprived than most of England |
| Population | 1,604 |
| Residents under 16 | 19% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,630 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 6.7% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 8.2% aged 16 to 24 and 27.7% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 8% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 1,574 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 13.6% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | 7 practices, more than 66% of towns in England |
| Access within Solihull | 47th closest to an orthodontic practice of 55 places in the county (the county median is 2.5 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 6.7% here, against 7.3% across neighbourhoods in Solihull |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 10 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | Arden — 2.8 miles St Peter's Catholic School — 3.8 miles Tudor Grange Academy, Solihull — 3.9 miles |
| Secondary schools within 3 miles | 1 school, about 1,812 pupils (DfE) |
| Schools in council area | 89 schools, 41,070 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 26.9% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Clear Braces Solihull, Dickens Heath — 4 miles Orthodontic Excellence, Solihull — 4 miles Solihull Orthodontic Centre, Shirley — 5 miles |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 37 within 10 miles, 164 within 20 miles |
| Postcode districts | B94 |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Hockley Heath
The nearest practice to Hockley Heath is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, 4.2 miles away, a short trip for the regular adjustment visits that treatment involves. Within 10 miles there are 37 practices, and within 20 there are 164.
Ways to reduce the cost of finding out what is right for you: Clear Braces Solihull (4.2 miles) mentions a free consultation; Beyond Dental Cheltenham (4.4 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 22 of the practices around Hockley Heath list clear aligners, the nearest 4.2 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Hockley Heath are commissioned by NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Designer Smiles - Solihull, 4.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away.
Orthodontic Treatment In Hockley Heath
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If you are looking for an orthodontist in Hockley Heath, this page is designed to help you compare braces, clear aligners, and online assessment options before arranging a visit. It is relevant to searches focused on both Hockley Heath and the wider Solihull area. Hockley Heath — a small village with a population of around 1,604 — is covered on this page specifically.
What we know about practices near Hockley Heath
We hold no orthodontic practice records in Hockley Heath itself. The closest on record are Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 4 miles away; Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 4 miles away; and Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 5 miles away.
Local snapshot of Hockley Heath
Hockley Heath is home to around 1,604 people, classing it as a small village within Solihull. Heading north for around 1 km brings you to Box Trees, the closest linked location.
Nearby location pages
You can also compare treatment pages for Box Trees, Kemps Green, Lapworth, Packwood, Bentley Heath, and Dorridge if you are weighing up more than one location.
Hockley Heath in context
Hockley Heath's ONS geography type is larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city. NHS dental commissioning in Hockley Heath falls under NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board. Hockley Heath's under-16 share sits at 19%, per the 2021 Census. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 6.7% of the 1,630 residents in Hockley Heath's census neighbourhood, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. With 7 orthodontic practices within five miles, Hockley Heath is better served than 66% of towns in England. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 26.9% of local 5-year-olds. Secondary-age pupils near Hockley Heath attend schools such as Arden (2.8 miles) and St Peter's Catholic School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. Hockley Heath's Local Authority has 89 schools educating 41,070 pupils (DfE data). By national deprivation ranking, Hockley Heath sits among the less deprived areas of England. The nearest university dental hospital to Hockley Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 10 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
All Orthodontic Options in Hockley Heath Explained
From NHS metal braces to near-invisible aligners, Hockley Heath has the full spectrum of options. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. A photo assessment is a quick way to narrow the field before you book anything.
Treatment Options in Hockley Heath — Local Context
What's available in Hockley Heath depends on the practice, so it's worth checking directly what each one offers. Classified by ONS as larger rural: Nearer to a major town or city, Hockley Heath sits within NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. 19% of Hockley Heath's residents are under 16, per the 2021 Census. Census 2021 counts 1,630 residents in the neighbourhood around Hockley Heath, 6.7% of them aged 10 to 15, below the 7.3% average across Solihull. Measured by orthodontic practices within five miles (7), Hockley Heath has more choice than 66% of towns in England. OHID data for this ICB shows 26.9% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Families in Hockley Heath are served by secondary schools including Arden (2.8 miles) and St Peter's Catholic School (3.8 miles). 1 secondary school is within three miles. DfE figures put 89 schools and 41,070 pupils across Hockley Heath's Local Authority. National deprivation data ranks Hockley Heath among England's less deprived areas. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Hockley Heath is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 10 miles away. No orthodontic practice is recorded in Hockley Heath. The nearest recorded are Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 4 miles away; Orthodontic Excellence in Solihull, about 4 miles away; and Solihull Orthodontic Centre in Shirley, about 5 miles away. Straightforward crowding or spacing cases often suit aligners; more involved bite corrections are more often treated with fixed braces.
Your Orthodontic Treatment Guide in Hockley Heath
Many people in Hockley Heath delay treatment simply because they don't know where to start. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
Your Orthodontic Journey — Step by Step
Treatment in Hockley Heath runs through a predictable sequence of stages, set out below so you know what's coming.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Hockley Heath. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Hockley Heath
These links help widen your research beyond Hockley Heath, Solihull if you're open to travelling a little further. You can continue your local browsing with nearby places including Box Trees, Kemps Green, Lapworth, Packwood, Bentley Heath, and Dorridge.
Nearby Orthodontic Location Pages
Frequently Asked Questions in Hockley Heath
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Hockley Heath often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Hockley Heath?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Hockley Heath is Clear Braces Solihull in Dickens Heath, about 4.2 miles to the north-west. The next closest are Orthodontic Excellence (4.3 miles) and Designer Smiles - Solihull (4.3 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Hockley Heath?
Our register has 8 practices within 5 miles of Hockley Heath, 37 practices within 10 miles and 164 practices within 20 miles.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Hockley Heath?
The nearest practice to Hockley Heath that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Designer Smiles - Solihull, about 4.3 miles to the north. Others nearby include Beyond Dental Cheltenham (4.4 miles) and Eternal Smiles Dental Centre (4.4 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Hockley Heath, Solihull?
For many patients, the simplest way to begin is with a remote assessment that helps clarify likely next steps.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Hockley Heath, Solihull?
Yes. Comparing the two properly usually means having someone assess your bite and alignment first.